In 1974 Genesis undertook a double disc concept album The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway which was released on 18 November. Cover design by Hipgnosis (Storm THorgerson & Aubrey Powell)In contrast to the lengthy tracks featured on earlier albums The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway is a collection of shorter tracks, connected by a number of segues. The story describes the spiritual journey of Rael, a Puerto Rican youth living in New York City, and his quest to establish his freedom and identity. During his adventure, Rael encounters several bizarre characters including the Slippermen and The Lamia, the latter being borrowed from Greek mythology and influenced by a poem by Keats.